I still use Stessa for administrative reasons to store documents and it can easily run a Statement of Real Estate Owned and other useful reports. 

Real Estate is the long game, not the get rich quick theme we hear on social media. 

My idea is to offer my skills, such as social media management, painting, or assisting with various menial tasks, in exchange for the opportunity to learn the trade.

If you associate his name with an article and its on a reputable website (news) or even just their social media, it's a quick google search for his name by a PM, landlord or interested LP to throw up red flags.

After researching further though on social media and then criminal records I found about 12 previous arrests and numerous convictions burglary, theft, criminal trafficking, molestation (don't think convicted), battery. 

I’d love to get creative with marketing without spending a ton, whether through social media, local community groups, or any other cost-effective avenues.

You also need to use your social media wisely, not as spam.

Questions like: How long do you have to store his stuff?  

High inflation means that people will be looking for products that can store their wealth (aka "liquidity"), such as gold, cryptocurrency, or real estate.So why buy real estate during inflation?

But wanted to add that you may want to consider a consultation with an attorney or even your liability insurance company to discuss best ways to handle this up front to avoid mis-steps in communication with the tenants, neighbors, media etc.